In this slightly blurry dream, I find myself with my boyfriend—once my colleague at a former job—and two younger women who also worked there. These two women are leading a theatrical production, seemingly holding more authority than my boyfriend and me, perhaps because they share the same nationality as the rest of the company, whereas we come from a different background. The four of us have a friendly rapport, unlike our relationship with the rest of the organization, which was small but poorly managed. I remember quitting that real-life job without having another lined up, simply because the bosses were so unpleasant. In the dream, I see my boyfriend and me leaving; he says a quick goodbye, but I feel we could have been warmer. Deep down, I recognize how much I usually tune in to others’ emotions and remind myself I’ve been trying to ease off on that tendency.
Your dream may symbolize your mixed feelings about leaving a difficult work environment. The setting of a theatrical performance could mirror the sense of putting on a show or maintaining appearances in a place where you felt uneasy. Your desire to offer a warmer farewell, despite knowing you need to respect your own emotional boundaries, suggests an inner conflict between being considerate of others and prioritizing your well-being.
It’s also possible that the roles each person plays in the dream reflect the power dynamics you experienced in real life. The two former colleagues taking charge might point to unresolved feelings about fairness and belonging. Your heightened awareness of how others perceive you, combined with your determination to adjust that tendency, highlights a journey toward self-care and healthier relationships.
